St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11231 pupils

Lady Pit Lane, Beeston, LS11 6RXWebsite01132700978

Good231 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils231

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Pupils231

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

231 / 240 (96%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Vera Snejberkova-Taylor

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Oct 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 63%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

90%

Would recommend

2.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

2.9%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate2.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence6.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support26.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication30 pupils (49%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health11 pupils (18%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (16%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (7%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (7%)

Other2 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)21

Support staff (FTE)27

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils231

Free school meals36.8%

English as additional language68.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

Black African52.4%

White Other12.6%

Black Other7.8%

White British7.8%

Pakistani6.9%

Indian3.5%

Bangladeshi2.6%

Mixed Other2.2%

Asian Other1.3%

Other0.9%

Chinese0.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.4%

2024-25

Parent View

90.0%

of parents would recommend

17 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠0.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,580

total expenditure per pupil

£-820 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,643

Support staff£1,813

Premises£183

Energy£89

Learning resources£299

Income per pupil£6,710

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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